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After filling my upper right side tooth i am feeling a small bump in my gums with out pain only when touch then fell relation with tooth what is this?
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Can't tell: It depends how long you've had this. You need to go back and see your dentist, the bump could be a sign of infection.
Answered 8/7/2015
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Bump: Could be abscess or just irritation. Go back to the dentist to have it checked.
Answered 3/16/2016
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